[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 26, Volume 12]
[Revised as of April 1, 2004]
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[CITE: 26CFR1.1402(a)-16]

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                       TITLE 26--INTERNAL REVENUE
 
    CHAPTER I--INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 
                               (CONTINUED)
 
PART 1_INCOME TAXES--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 1.1402(a)-16  Exercise of option.

    A taxpayer shall, for each taxable year with respect to which he is 
eligible to use the optional method described in Sec. 1.1402(a)-14 or 
Sec. 1.1402(a)-15, make a determination as to whether his net earnings 
from self-employment are to be computed in accordance with such method. 
If the taxpayer elects the optional method for a taxable year, he shall 
signify such election by computing net earnings from self-employment 
under the optional method as set forth in Schedule F (Form 1040) of the 
income tax return filed by the taxpayer for such taxable year. If the 
optional method is not elected at the time of the filing of the return 
for a taxable year with respect to which the taxpayer is eligible to 
elect such optional method, such method may be elected on an amended 
return (or on such other form as may be prescribed for such use) filed 
within the period prescribed by section 6501 and the regulations 
thereunder for the assessment of the tax for such taxable year. If the 
optional method is elected on a return for a taxable year, the taxpayer 
may revoke such election by filing an amended return (or such other form 
as may be prescribed for such use) for the taxable year within the 
period prescribed by section 6501 and the regulations thereunder for the 
assessment of the tax for such taxable year. If the taxpayer is deceased 
or unable to make an election, the person designated in section 6012(b) 
and the regulations thereunder may, within the period prescribed in this 
section elect the optional method for any taxable year with respect to 
which the taxpayer is eligible to use the optional method and revoke an 
election previously made by or for the taxpayer.